Fraser Institute

The Fraser Institute is an independent Canadian public policy research and educational organization with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal and ties to a global network of 86 think-tanks. Its mission is to measure, study, and communicate the impact of competitive markets and government intervention on the welfare of individuals. To protect the Institute’s independence, it does not accept grants from governments or contracts for research. Visit fraserinstitute.org. Follow the Fraser Institute on Twitter | Like us on Facebook

Most Recent Articles by Fraser Institute:

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Business investment in key sectors linked with higher living standards significantly weaker in Canada than in U.S. for decades September 24, 2024
The Weakness of Corporate Investment in Canada, 2001-2021: Identification and Assessment
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People living in the most economically-free countries earn 7 times more money, live 16 years longer, than in the least-free countries September 19, 2024
Economic Freedom: What Is It? How Is It Measured? And How Does It Affect Our Lives?
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If Canadian families spent and borrowed like the federal government, they would be $427,759 in debt September 17, 2024
Understanding the Scale of Canada’s Federal Deficit
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New Fraser Institute rankings of Ontario elementary schools out today August 28, 2024
This year, the Report Card on Ontario’s Elementary Schools ranks 3021 public, Catholic, and independent schools based on nine academic indicators derived from provincewide test results
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ESG will impose considerable harm on Canadian workers, doesn’t reflect the reality of how markets actually work August 27, 2024
It’s Time to Move on from ESG
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Six out of 10 provinces increased per-student spending on public schools, even after adjusting for inflation August 22, 2024
Education Spending in Public Schools in Canada, 2024 Edition
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Health-care costs for typical Canadian family will reach almost $18,000 this year August 19, 2024
The Price of Public Health Care Insurance, 2024.
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Canada’s debt ranking falls from best in G7 to 7th worst of 32 advanced countries when total debt is measured August 15, 2024
Caution Required When Comparing Canada’s Debt to that of Other Countries, 2024
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Canada’s record of underperforming international peers pre-dates COVID August 7, 2024
A Comparative Analysis of the Economic Performance of Canada and Its OECD Competitors, 2007-2019
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Ford government recorded two of Ontario’s three- highest per-person spending years since 1965 August 4, 2024
Ontario Premiers and Provincial Government Spending, 2024
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The average Canadian family paid more in 2023 on taxes than it did on housing, food and clothing combined July 30, 2024
“Considering the sheer amount of income that goes towards taxes in this country, Canadians may question whether or not we’re getting good value for our money”
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Federal government’s emission-reduction plan will cost Canadian workers $6,700 annually by 2030—while failing to meet government’s emission-reduction target July 18, 2024
Economic Impact and GHG Effects of the Federal Government's Emissions Reduction Plan through 2030
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Federal government could balance budget and reduce tax rates with 2.3% spending reduction over two years July 16, 2024
A New Federal Fiscal Framework for Canada
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Weak business investment in technologies compared to the U.S. hindering improvements in living standards July 12, 2024
Comparing the Investment Performances of Canada and the United States Over the Past Five Decades
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Top 20% of Canadian income-earning families pay 54% of all taxes July 3, 2024
Measuring Progressivity in Canada’s Tax System, 2024
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Average hours worked (per week) for young Canadians declined by more than 16% from 1989 to 2023 June 27, 2024
Recent Trends in Youth Employment
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Toronto, Vancouver much less dense than other comparable major U.S., international urban centres June 25, 2024
Urban Population Densities in Canada and Abroad—an Update
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ESG rankings have no significant effect on investment performance of Canadian public companies June 19, 2024
Better performance on ESG rankings simply does not translate into better financial performance for Canadian firms
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Today, June 13, is Tax Freedom Day—4 days later than in 2019, the last year before the pandemic June 13, 2024
2024 Provincial Tax Freedom Days
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More than 4 in 5 parents across Canada think K-12 teachers and schools should provide students with facts, not interpretations June 11, 2024
And provide advance notice of controversial lessons
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Private clinics helped Saskatchewan reduce median medical wait times by nearly 50% May 30, 2024
10 Years On—Revisiting the Saskatchewan Surgical Initiative
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Renowned energy expert says Ottawa’s ‘net-zero’ emissions plan impractical and unrealistic May 28, 2024
Halfway Between Kyoto and 2050: Zero Carbon Is a Highly Unlikely Outcome
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New Fraser Institute rankings of Ontario secondary schools out today May 24, 2024
Report Card on Ontario’s Secondary Schools
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Canadians experiencing second-longest and third-steepest decline in living standards in last 40 years May 16, 2024
Changes in Per-Person GDP (Income): 1985 to 2023
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Saskatchewan 3rd most attractive jurisdiction worldwide for mining investment May 14, 2024
Newfoundland & Labrador, Ontario, Manitoba, and Quebec also in global top 10
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Incomes in Ontario slowest growing nationwide over past 20 years May 9, 2024
Ontario's Two Lost Economic Decades: 2002-2022
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Compliance costs for Canadians filing personal income taxes in 2023 estimated at $4.2 billion April 30, 2024
Personal Income Tax Compliance for Canadians: How and at What Cost?
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Ontario curricula for Grades 1 to 12 lacking in Canadian history April 25, 2024
Canadian History Untold: Assessing the K-12 Curriculum Guides in British Columbia and Ontario
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Low- and middle-income Canadians hit hardest by high marginal effective tax rates April 23, 2024
Marginal Effective Tax Rates for Working Families in Canada
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No evidence of increasing droughts, floods, hurricanes and wildfires, despite activist claims April 18, 2024
Extreme Weather and Climate Change